Androgenic Alopecia and Its Correlation with Serum Ferritin Level

December 2021 in “ Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences ”

Zahra , Babar, Ayesha Kiran, Aqsa Naheed … Farid ur Rehman

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Studysummary This study found that female patients with androgenetic alopecia had low serum ferritin levels.

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community Could Serum Ferritin Explain my Crazy Shedding?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 9 months ago

The user is experiencing significant hair shedding and suspects it may be due to low serum ferritin levels rather than worsening androgenetic alopecia. They have resumed iron supplementation and are seeking additional solutions to address the shedding.

community Hair loss from low ferritin (5 ng/mL) and vitamin D deficiency – how long to see regrowth?

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A 24-year-old male is experiencing hair loss due to low ferritin and vitamin D deficiency, and is using iron supplements, vitamin D3, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo for treatment. Users suggest increasing vitamin D and iron intake for better results and recommend consulting a professional for proper dosage.

community Low ferritin / normal iron contributing to hair loss?

4 upvotes 2 months ago

Low ferritin can contribute to hair loss despite normal iron levels, and supplementing iron may help improve hair regrowth when using finasteride. Minoxidil might also aid in recovery, and optimal ferritin levels for hair growth are suggested to be 100+ ng/ml.

community Get your iron and ferritin levels checked

7 upvotes 5 months ago

Low iron and ferritin levels can contribute to hair shedding, and low ferritin can reduce the effectiveness of finasteride. Supplementing iron and vitamin D can help improve hair growth and overall health.

community I got my blood test results, my Thyroid and Ferritin are good but Vitamin D is 11.1 I started topic minoxidil yesterday (5%)

in Treatment 5 upvotes 5 months ago

The user has androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and low Vitamin D levels, and they started using topical minoxidil (5%). They are considering finasteride but are concerned about side effects and are advised to seek mental health support.

community Finasteride with Low Ferritin and Copper

3 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is experiencing hair loss and is using finasteride while addressing low ferritin and copper levels. They are concerned about continued hair shedding and are advised to correct vitamin deficiencies and wait for finasteride results after 12 months.